Mental disorders

Question 1

Emotional characteristics of phobias

Answer 1

fear: anxiety, panic

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics of phobias

Answer 2

avoidance, freezing/fainting (fight or flight)

Question 3

Cognitive characteristics of phobias

Answer 3

relates to thought processes
in this case, the irrational nature of the persons thinking or the person recognises the fear is excessive but still is scared (helps to differentiate between phobias and severe mental illness - schizophrenia)

Question 4

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 4

prolonged period of sadness + feeling of emptiness
feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
loss of interest in activities
anger

Question 5

Behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 5

shift in activity - increased/decreased
sleep may be affected
eating may be affected

Question 6

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 6

negative thoughts of self + the world

Question 7

Emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 7

anxiety + distress, sufferers are aware of their excessive behaviour

Question 8

Behavioural characteristics of OCD

Answer 8

compulsive behaviours are performed to reduce anxiety

Question 9

Cognitive characteristics of OCD

Answer 9

obsessions that a recurrent, intrusive + impulsive thoughts